SHINY Synonyms: 92 Similar and Opposite Words

shiny

adjective

ˈshī-nē

Definition of shiny

as in shining

giving off or reflecting much light we could see our reflections in the shiny surface of the marble walls

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Recent Examples of shiny And we have been distracted by the shiny objects of superstition and conspiracy and us versus them. — NBC news, 5 July 2026 In Santa Monica, parade-goers lined Main Street decked out in shiny red, white and blue leis and tank tops bearing stars and stripes. — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026 Its ceramic plates warm up quickly and distribute heat evenly to reduce snagging while leaving hair smooth and shiny. — Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026 All of which is to say, there’s significant industry as well as affluence throughout the city—shiny downtown high-rises, luxury hotels, opulent restaurants, grand mansions dotting the Lake Washington shoreline. — Sara Harowitz, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for shiny

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Adjective

At a time of so much partisanship in Congress, especially related to health care, breakthrough legislation is a shining example of how commonsense policies that support patient care and innovation can achieve broad support.

— Josh Makower, STAT, 16 Mar. 2026
Those memories will remain some of the most shining and unforgettable moments of my life.

— Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 12 Mar. 2026

Definition of shining

Adjective

Indeed, Brocka insists on escapist fantasies in a world that otherwise offers no escape, which, in my view, is more hopeful than bleak — and, in turn, allows this kind of gritty sensuality to persist in his ever-enduring, luminous cinema.

— Lé Baltar, IndieWire, 10 July 2026
The collection’s color palette combines seasonal colors with more technical and luminous hues, in line with Reda’s overall visual universe.

— Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 7 July 2026

Definition of luminous

Adjective

The White Sox are winning, and the future is suddenly bright.

— Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 12 July 2026
The bright and airy Hotel San Luis Obispo (Hotel SLO,) which calls itself a modern urban resort, boasts The Ox and Anchor restaurant which has earned a Michelin Key.

— Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Definition of bright

Adjective

Molière’s irresistible comedy of trickery and mayhem is a dazzling new adaptation by Bill Irwin and Mark O’Donnell — reimagined for today’s audiences with fresh American flair and nonstop physical comedy, according to a news release.

— News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026
The Panthers in question are former coach Ron Rivera, who is the team’s winningest head coach of all time, and Luke Kuechly, the dazzling linebacker who will be inducted into the NFL’s hall of fame himself in one month.

— Scott Fowler July 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026

Definition of dazzling

Adjective

Under his meticulous care, the gleaming red sports car has been souped up to generate 400-horsepower turbo performance, but retains much of the original features and feel.

— Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
The trailer features stunning images of the massive gleaming white cube that was the centerpiece of the staging and Instagram-worthy shots of the pryo and special effects that made the tour a must-see for fans.

— Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2025

Definition of gleaming

Adjective

For her glam, the 29-year-old actress stunned in rosy makeup, sharp eyebrows, and a shimmering lip.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 2 July 2026
Many of the pieces in the house were created by Jeff’s sister, Pam Goldblum, and her husband, Jeff Kaisershot, including a massive Gainsborough-esque painting of a fine lady that commands the stairwell beside a shimmering Murano glass chandelier.

— Mayer Rus, Architectural Digest, 1 July 2026

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